military-dod-construction

# Military & DoD Construction Quick reference for construction project managers working on military installations and Department of Defense facility projects. Covers MILCON program, UFC/UFGS standards, antiterrorism requirements, service-specific procedures, and secure facility construction. ## Service Branch Quick Reference | Branch | Construction Agent | Key Standards | Contracting System | |--------|-------------------|---------------|-------------------| | Army | USACE Districts | Army Standard Designs, UFC | RMS/QCS | | Navy/Marines | NAVFAC FECs | NAVFAC Design Manuals, UFC | eCMS | | Air Force | AFCEC | AF Corporate Facilities Stds, UFC | AFCEC contracts | | Space Force | AFCEC | AF/Space Force standards, UFC | AFCEC contracts | | National Guard | State + USACE/NAVFAC | Branch standards | Varies by funding | **Reference:** [Army/USACE](references/army-usace-projects.md) | [Navy/Marines NAVFAC](references/navy-marines-navfac.md) | [Air Force/Space Force](references/air-force-space-force-afcec.md) | [National Guard/Reserve](references/national-guard-reserve.md) | [Defense Agencies](references/defense-agencies.md) ## Funding & Contracting Quick Reference | Funding Type | Threshold | Approval Authority | Typical Duration | |--------------|-----------|-------------------|------------------| | MILCON | >$6M new / >$2M renovation | Congress | 2-4 years | | Unspecified Minor (UMC) | <$6M new / <$2M renovation | Service HQ | 6-18 months | | O&M (SRM) | Repair/maintenance limits | Installation/MACOM | 3-12 months | | Emergency MILCON | Varies | Secretary of Defense | Expedited | **Reference:** [MILCON Program](references/milcon-program-funding.md) | [O&M/Minor Construction](references/om-minor-construction.md) ## Delivery Method Quick Reference | Method | Selection Basis | Design Responsibility | Best For | |--------|----------------|----------------------|----------| | Design-Build | Best value, two-phase | Contractor | Fast-track, standard facilities | | Design-Bid-Build | Low bid (IFB) | Government/A-E | Complex/unique, high risk | | IDIQ/MATOC | Task orders, competition | Varies | Recurring work, speed | | SATOC | Task orders, single award | Varies | Specialized, remote locations | | JOC | Unit price coefficients | Government | Small projects, maintenance | **Reference:** [Design-Build DoD](references/design-build-dod.md) | [Design-Bid-Build](references/design-bid-build-dod.md) | [IDIQ/MATOC/SATOC](references/idiq-matoc-satoc.md) | [Small Business](references/small-business-set-asides.md) ## Key Regulatory Requirements | Requirement | Authority | Key Clauses/Standards | |-------------|-----------|----------------------| | FAR Part 36 | Federal Acquisition Regulation | Construction contracts | | DFARS 236 | Defense FAR Supplement | DoD-specific requirements | | Davis-Bacon Act | 40 USC 3141-3148 | Prevailing wages | | Miller Act | 40 USC 3131-3134 | Performance/payment bonds | | Buy American | 41 USC 8301-8305 | Domestic materials | **Reference:** [FAR/DFARS Requirements](references/far-dfars-requirements.md) | [Davis-Bacon](references/davis-bacon-dod.md) | [Bonding/Insurance](references/bonding-insurance-dod.md) ## UFC System Quick Reference | UFC Series | Coverage | Key Documents | |------------|----------|---------------| | 1-Series | General requirements | 1-200-01 Building Code, 1-200-02 High Performance | | 2-Series | Site work | Civil, pavements, utilities | | 3-Series | Building systems | Architecture, structural, MEP | | 4-Series | Special facilities | AT/FP, hangars, medical, housing | **Reference:** [UFC System Overview](references/ufc-system-overview.md) | [Key UFC Criteria](references/ufc-key-criteria.md) | [UFGS Specifications](references/ufgs-specifications.md) | [Branch Standards](references/branch-design-standards.md) | [Space Standards](references/dod-space-standards.md) ## Antiterrorism/Force Protection Quick Reference | Requirement | Standard | Key Threshold | |-------------|----------|---------------| | Minimum AT Standards | UFC 4-010-01 | All inhabited buildings | | Conventional Standoff | UFC 4-010-01 | 82 ft (25m) unobstructed | | Progressive Collapse | UFC 4-023-03 | 3+ stories or high-risk | | Blast-Resistant Glazing | UFC 4-010-01 | Based on standoff achieved | **Reference:** [AT/FP Requirements](references/antiterrorism-force-protection.md) | [Standoff Distances](references/standoff-distances.md) | [Progressive Collapse](references/progressive-collapse.md) | [Blast-Resistant Construction](references/blast-resistant-construction.md) ## Secure Facility Quick Reference | Facility Type | Governing Standard | Construction Security | |---------------|-------------------|----------------------| | SCIF | ICD 705, IC Tech Spec | Cleared American workers | | SAPF | Program-specific | Enhanced clearance, compartmented | | AA&E Storage | DoD 5100.76-M | DDESB approval required | | Arms Vault | AR 190-11, service regs | IDS, vault construction | **Reference:** [SCIF Construction](references/scif-construction.md) | [SAPF Construction](references/sapf-construction.md) | [Arms/Ammo Storage](references/arms-ammunition-storage.md) | [Physical Security](references/physical-security-fencing.md) ## Entry Control & Barriers Quick Reference | Element | Standard/Rating | Key Requirements | |---------|----------------|------------------| | Active Vehicle Barriers | ASTM F2656 M-rating | K4/M30, K8/M40, K12/M50 | | Passive Barriers | ASTM F2656 | Bollards, planters, walls | | ECP Design | UFC 4-022-01 | Lanes, queuing, inspection | | Perimeter Fencing | DoD standards | 7' min + top guard | **Reference:** [Entry Control Points](references/entry-control-points.md) | [Vehicle Barriers](references/vehicle-barriers.md) | [Security Electronics](references/security-electronics-dod.md) ## Facility Types Quick Reference | Category | Facility Types | Key UFC/Standards | |----------|---------------|-------------------| | Housing | Barracks, family housing | UFC 4-711-01, service standards | | Operations | HQ, command centers, TOCs | UFC 4-141-04, SCIF requirements | | Aviation | Hangars, airfields, flight line | UFC 4-211-01, 3-260 series | | Maintenance | Vehicle, aircraft, industrial | UFC 4-213-11, 4-211-02 | | Training | Classrooms, simulators, ranges | UFC 4-179-01, range safety | | Community | DFAC, fitness, MWR | UFC 4-143-01, 4-740 series | | Medical | Clinics, hospitals, dental | UFC 4-510-01 | | Storage | Warehouse, AA&E, HAZMAT | UFC 4-442-01, 4-420-01 | **Reference:** [Facility Types Overview](references/facility-types-overview.md) ### Housing & Billeting **Reference:** [Barracks/Unaccompanied Housing](references/barracks-unaccompanied-housing.md) | [Family Housing](references/family-housing.md) ### Operations & Administration **Reference:** [Headquarters/Admin](references/headquarters-admin.md) | [Command & Control](references/command-control-facilities.md) | [Training Facilities](references/training-facilities.md) ### Aviation Facilities **Reference:** [Aircraft Hangars](references/aircraft-hangars.md) | [Airfield Pavement](references/airfield-pavement.md) | [Flight Line Support](references/flight-line-support.md) ### Maintenance & Industrial **Reference:** [Vehicle Maintenance](references/vehicle-maintenance.md) | [Industrial/Depot](references/industrial-depot.md) ### Community Support **Reference:** [Dining Facilities (DFAC)](references/dining-facilities-dfac.md) | [Fitness/Recreation/MWR](references/fitness-recreation-mwr.md) | [Medical Facilities](references/medical-facilities-dod.md) ### Storage & Utilities **Reference:** [Storage/Warehousing](references/storage-warehousing.md) | [Utilities/Infrastructure](references/utilities-infrastructure.md) | [Ranges/Training Areas](references/ranges-training-areas.md) ## Base Access & Security Quick Reference | Requirement | System | Processing Time | |-------------|--------|-----------------| | Installation Access | DBIDS enrollment | 1-5 days | | Contractor Badge | RAPIDGate | 2-4 weeks | | Secret Clearance | T3 Investigation | 3-6 months | | Top Secret | T5 Investigation | 6-12+ months | | SCIF Access | SCI nomination | Additional 1-3 months | **Reference:** [Base Access & Credentialing](references/base-access-credentialing.md) | [Security Clearances](references/security-clearances-workers.md) | [OPSEC Construction](references/opsec-construction.md) ## Installation Coordination Quick Reference | Stakeholder | Office | Primary Coordination | |-------------|--------|---------------------| | Real Property | DPW/PWD | Utilities, master plan | | Environmental | Environmental Office | NEPA, permits, compliance | | Range Control | Range Operations | Training area access | | Security | Provost Marshal | Access, OPSEC, force protection | | Fire | Fire Department | Fire protection, hot work | | Safety | Installation Safety | Safety plans, inspections | | Airfield | Airfield Operations | Flight line, crane permits | **Reference:** [Installation Coordination](references/installation-coordination.md) | [Environmental Compliance](references/environmental-compliance-dod.md) | [Historic Preservation](references/historic-preservation-dod.md) | [Energy/Sustainability](references/energy-sustainability-dod.md) ## Commissioning & Closeout Quick Reference | Phase | Requirement | Documentation | |-------|-------------|---------------| | Design Cx Review | UFC 1-200-02 | Commissioning plan | | Construction Cx | UFC 1-200-02 | FPT procedures | | Functional Testing | Systems manual | FPT results | | Training | O&M staff | Training records | | Warranty Start | BOD/Final Acceptance | DD 1354 | | Real Property Transfer | Contracting | DD 1354 signed | **Reference:** [Commissioning DoD](references/commissioning-dod.md) | [DD 1354/Real Property](references/dd1354-real-property.md) | [Warranty Administration](references/warranty-administration-dod.md) ## Key DoD Personnel Quick Reference | Role | Abbreviation | Authority | |------|--------------|-----------| | Contracting Officer | KO/CO | Contract authority, modifications | | Contracting Officer's Representative | COR | Technical oversight, daily coordination | | Resident Engineer (USACE) | RE | Construction oversight, QA | | ROICC (NAVFAC) | ROICC | Construction oversight, QA |